Five Reasons Why Small Weddings are Better
Small weddings are big on intimacy and memories –perhaps even more than their big white counterparts.
Every girl dreams of the big white wedding. And almost every single woman will work her way to walking down the aisle in the grandest fashion. But let’s get real. Times are tough, budgets are tight and somehow, planning your wedding will involve cutting corners.
It’s not quite a bad thing, though. Quaint, intimate, small weddings are equally big in memories as their 200-guest list counterparts. Here’s why:
Smaller budget, smaller costs – A smaller guest list means fewer mouths to feed and renting a more cozy and affordable venue. This also means a smaller bill at the open bar. Smaller weddings also call for a smaller entourage, so this means fewer bridesmaids to dress up.
Lower chance of debt – There’s a lot of wedding horror stories going around about how the couple’s first financial task was to deal with the credit card bill and debts with family and friends incurred during the wedding planning. Small weddings help you keep the expenses down and lessen the opportunity for debt. That is, unless you really have no money to start with.
Fewer unwanted gifts – Not all gifts can be exchanged or returned. Not everyone will avail of the registry service. Your second aunt Doris will lovingly knit you guys matching sweaters. That obscure cousin from your uncle’s second marriage will gladly give you that tacky photo frame he got from his own wedding.
More time to meet and greet your guests – The conga line may be shorter, but there’s more time to actually sit down, chat for a couple of minutes and memorize the names of your guests (especially your in-laws). There’s an even greater chance of snooping out the gatecrashers.
More time to focus on you as a couple – Even with a coordinator, big weddings can overwhelm you with the planning for that One Big Day. But the greater concern to focus on is the lifetime that happens after that. Small weddings lend to simpler planning strategies. [See HERE for the 5 things you need for a successful wedding] What you end up with is more time to prepare your mind and heart for your future spouse.
Many real life couples opt for smaller weddings simply because there’s no point to spending all that money in one night. There are lots of little ways to bring down the cost of The Big Day. See this article for a list of ideas.
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